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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.28, 1,932.39 and 314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.28, 1,932.39 and 314.39 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.28 : 1,932.39 = 314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.28/1,932.39 = 314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.28x = 1,932.39 × 314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.28x = 607,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,524.09/1,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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